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Actalent Quality Assurance Associate in Vacaville, California
Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate
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MUST HAVE
Experience working in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with Manufacturing and FDA Audits
Working knowledge of GMP regulations, SOPs, and quality documentation practices.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document observations and results.
Effective communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and collaborate across teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
Proficiency with documentation systems, logbooks, and basic computer applications.
Job Description
The Quality Assurance (QA) Associate plays a critical role in ensuring that all products manufactured meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Operations, and Management to support GMP compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Monitor and verify quality checkpoints throughout the production process to ensure adherence to established quality standards, GMP regulations, and internal SOPs.
Identify, document, and communicate quality issues, deviations, or non-compliance events to QA leadership and cross-functional teams in a timely manner.
Collect in-process and finished product samples for laboratory testing, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and traceability.
Perform and document routine quality checks, inspections, and reviews in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant quality documentation, including batch records, logbooks, and quality forms.
Support investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) as needed.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Management to promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company quality policies, and applicable safety and regulatory standards.
Assist with internal audits, training initiatives, and process improvements to enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Exposure to regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems.
Opportunity to contribute directly to product quality and patient safety.
Work Environment
The team culture and environment are supportive, fostering a good work-life balance.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vacaville, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vacaville,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.